Profiles in Service - March 21, 2016
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Larry Johnson
Board of Directors
County Commissioner
DeKalb, Ga.
Number of years active in NACo: 11 years
Years in public service: 14 years
Occupation: Public Health Educator
Education: Ph.D. in public health
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: going to grad school full-time and working up to six jobs to support my family
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: President Obama, President Theodore Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman
You’d be surprised to learn that I: love reality shows.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: fly a plane at 16 years of age.
My favorite way to relax is: watching sports.
I’m most proud of: of being a husband and a father.
Every morning I read: my Bible.
My favorite meal is: fried chicken.
A dream I have is to: to travel the United States in a Winnebago.
My pet peeve is: people who waste their human potential.
My motto is: seek first to understand before being understood (Covey).
The last book I read was: In Pursuit of Purpose by Dr. Myles Munroe.
My favorite movie is: The Shawshank Redemption.
My favorite music is: all types.
My favorite president is: a toss-up between Teddy Roosevelt and Barack Obama.
My county is a NACo member because: of resources we receive; partnerships that are developed; and friendships that are maintained.
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